Disclaimer: I do not own Moonlight. I must dream about it just like everyone else.

This chapter just ended up being for fun. A lovely old hotel, a room to themselves, I couldn't resist. I blame it on the snow muse. I promise I'll get back to the story next chapter.

Chapter 12

It was still dark when the plane touched down at Aeroport int'l Jean-Lesage. They taxied to the terminal and went through all the proper channels. Josef's wealth and influence made everything easy.

There was a limousine and another car waiting for them. Luggage under the watchful eye of Demont went in the second car. Philippe, Josef, Mick and Beth took the limousine.

They headed out into the early morning hours toward the hotel. The Hotel Saint Pierre was a beautiful old structure enhancing the city's landscape.

"I'm sure that Marcel will have the best accommodations waiting for us," Josef said. "He has a whole floor set up to keep his special guests happy."

"Marcel is a vampire?" Beth said in surprise.

"Why yes Beth. Canada has vampires. Some very wealthy ones indeed. Marcel will make all of us very comfortable," Josef said.

Beth just shook her head. Sometimes talking with Josef was like fighting with a five year old. There was no winning.

As promised when they got to the hotel Marcel himself escorted the group to the thirteenth floor. He was a short, dapper man who oozed hospitality. He had greeted Josef as a long lost brother and treated Philippe as befitted his royal bloodline. He made no comment on Beth's inclusion with this group of vampires.

"Josef, it is wonderful to have you in Quebec. My hotel is at your disposal. All you have requested is made ready. Your favorite suite is prepared. Another for Philippe and his man has the room next door. The young couple will find their room very comfortable," Marcel said. He distributed the key cards for each room. "These also are needed to allow the elevators to open at this floor. We try to prevent humans from wandering this hall, my apologies Miss," he said nodding to Beth. She smiled at him gratefully.

"Thank you Marcel. You are the perfect host as always," Josef said. He addressed the others. "Let's everyone get some rest. Busy day later. Meet at my suite at three. We will go to the lab then. Agreed?"

Everyone nodded and went to their rooms.

"Oh my," Beth sighed happily when she and Mick closed the door to their room behind them. "This is the most beautiful room I've ever seen." She set about exploring the large room. It was furnished in a luxurious, modern style. The king-sized bed had bedding in rich creams and taupe with touches of black. The light taupe walls had paintings hanging that were not prints. There was a chaise and two easy chairs set around the room. A sleek styled desk and dresser were set between two tall windows.

Beth hurried to the bathroom and thought she had hit heaven. Cream marble with touches of gold were everywhere. There was an over-sized tub, a large shower and a freezer along with dual sinks and a private toilet area. She understood why humans were kept off the floor. It would be tough explaining the need for a freezer in the bathroom.

"Mick, looks like your bed's in here," she called out with a laugh. Mick joined her and pulled her back against him in a hug.

"I see all kinds of possibilities in this room," he whispered in her ear.

"I'm sure you do," Beth smiled. "Too bad we have to find Cynthia. This would be a wonderful place to vacation at."

Mick was busy kissing her neck. She shivered.

"I think we can find a way to enjoy this and still find Cynthia," Mick said and picked her up in his arms. "Have you looked at the bed Ms Turner?"

"Why no Mr. St. John," Beth said innocently. "Why don't you show me?"

"My pleasure," he murmured as he carried her into the other room.

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There was light dimly filtering through the drawn draperies when Beth awoke. She lay still, liking how soft the sheets felt against her skin. Keeping her eyes closed she rolled onto her back as she remembered being with Mick earlier. She still got butterflies in her stomach when she thought about their love making. She had no idea how much of the pleasure was because he was a vampire or just because he was Mick. He certainly lit a fire in her that no one else ever had. She rubbed her neck where he had bit and drank briefly earlier. That had made her head spin and had been surprisingly erotic. Perhaps she should cut the freshies some slack. They did get something out of the feedings.

Beth relaxed with her thoughts and slipped into a semi-sleep. She felt a movement on the bed and was startled to wakefulness as a cold body slid next to her. Mick's freezer cold arms drew her against him.

"Mick! You're cold," Beth squealed.

"That's for teasing me earlier at home," he said wrapping himself around her. "Warm me up."

"I should kick you out of bed," Beth muttered. But she turned her face up to him for a kiss.

Mick chuckled and then he nuzzled her neck. He licked the two puncture marks and then looked at her in concern.

"Did I hurt you?" he asked. "I guess I got carried away."

"Mick," Beth said, her hands framing his face. She smiled at him with as much love as possible. "I can't begin to tell you how incredible that felt. You're quite the turn on."

Mick smiled back. "I have wonderful inspiration."

Beth's phone rang where it lay on the bedside table. Beth groaned and rolled away from Mick. She grabbed the phone.

"Hey Mo, what's up?"

"You have an interview with Dr. Deverall at 4:30 this afternoon. I didn't give your name although I can't understand why not. You do have your Buzz Wire credentials, right?"

"Yes Mo. I'll get your story. Thanks for setting this up the way I asked."

"Get me my exclusive Beth. If this pill delivers, I'd like to know Buzz Wire got there first," Mo instructed and hung up.

Beth set her phone down and saw the clock said 1:30 pm.

She felt hands sliding around her waist, pulling her back to the center of the bed.

"Josef wants us in his suite at three. My interview is at 4:30."

"We have plenty of time," Mick assured her. His hands were exploring and he kissed her shoulders.

"Just so we don't forget ourselves. I do not want Josef walking in on us," she said before she took hold and kissed him soundly.

They made it to Josef's suite at 2:50. The older vampire grinned at Mick and refrained from any comments. Mick threw him a grateful look. Philippe and Demont came in five minutes later. Beth updated everyone on Maureen's phone call.

"Very good. And I'm going to have a meeting with the CEO of Reynard Labs, a Mister Champlaine about a possible investment in this research. Who knows, if this pans out I might actually put money into this. Mick and Philippe, you are my advisors. Please let me do all the talking," Josef told them.

Mick laughed and Philippe just smiled.

"It's your show Josef. Is it okay to let Beth meet Cynthia alone?"

"She may know you Beth. Are you okay with this?" Josef asked.

"She knows every one of you. I may be the only one who can talk to her. She doesn't know for sure if I know everything about her."

"She'll smell Mick all over you," Josef said bluntly.

"She knows I'm with Mick. Coraline knew. I can handle this and you will all be there right?" Beth argued.

Philippe smiled. He took a gold charm on a thin chain out of his pocket. It was a small fleur de lis. He handed it to Beth.

"You will handle Cynthia just fine," he said. "Give this to her. It will mean something. Please tell her that I am not acting for Lance."

"I'll do my best," she assured him. "Let's hope she's reasonable."

"Not one of Cynthia's strong points," Philippe acknowledged. "But if you are sincere she may listen."

Josef smiled as if everything was falling into place.

"I do believe we have a working plan," he said happily. "Let's go check out this lab."

They headed down to the limousine waiting outside. It was a thirty minute ride to Reynard Labs on the Boulevard Saint Jacques. The low building stretched out over a large area.

Once inside Josef and the others were directed to Mr. Champlaine's office. A very serious young woman led Beth down a corridor to Dr. Deverall's office.

Beth walked into the rather spacious office, where the lovely blonde vampire was sitting behind a desk. It took only a few moments for Cynthia to recognize the human in her office.

"Beth Turner," she said sharply. "I should have known you'd be the one they'd send."

"Yes Cynthia. We need to talk. I have a message from Philippe," Beth said holding out the gold charm.

Cynthia snatched the charm out of her hand and showed her fangs. Beth stood there calmly, noting each emotion that crossed the blonde vampire's face.

End chapter.

I hope that my snow muse delivered. I guess there is some story in here. I was in a strange state of mind the other day. Please review and tell me if it's thumbs up or down. I feel the end of this adventure is near. Thank you all for reading and reviewing.